One of the key stories emerging from pre-season testing has been none other than Nicolo Bulega of Aruba.it Racing – Ducati. Despite his rookie status, the 2023 World Supersport Champion has shown some serious pace amongst the field, finishing both days of testing at Jerez, and the opening day of testing at Portimao.

With the Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round inching closer, spectators are in for a real treat as the first to see the new look WorldSBK grid line up, with Team HRC the latest to unveil their 2024 team livery. Team HRC are one of few teams that are unchanged in terms of rider line-up, featuring Xavi Vierge and Iker Lecuona on the CBR1000RR-R machines.

It’s not just the WorldSBK and WorldSSP classes that will fire off their 2024 season at Phillip Island for the Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round, with the ASBK – Australian Superbike Championship kickstarting their 35th Anniversary at the Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round.

For the third in his career, Tom Toparis will line up on the FIM World Supersport Championship grid at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, racing as a wildcard rider at next weekend’s Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round.

While KRT are already tackling big rider moves this season, their change of livery is yet another bold move from the factory team, that will this year host Alex Lowes, who will enter into his fifth season with the team, and their new recruit Axel Bassani.

With so many talking points heading into the Grand Ridge Brewery Australian Round, it is hard to know where to begin when discussing the major changes you need to earmark. From major team shake ups and rookies showing some serious pace, new rules, a new look event schedule, a freshly resurfaced Phillip Island Circuit, and a brand new paddock show set up; this will be the biggest year yet!